Travel Itinerary: St. Louis to Naperville & Aurora, IL

Day 1: Car Rental and Preparation

Morning: Arrive in St. Louis and rent a car to start your journey. Use this time to get familiar with the vehicle and finalize packing.

Afternoon: Take a leisurely drive around downtown St. Louis and enjoy a local meal. Prepare documents and plans for the next day's trip.

Evening: Rest early and review the itinerary to ensure all details are ready for departure the next day.

Day 2: Drive to Lincoln Memorial, Family Gravesite, and Arrival in Naperville

Morning: Depart St. Louis with your rental car and drive to the Lincoln Memorial to spend time detailing the family gravesite nearby.

Afternoon: After visiting the gravesite, continue traveling towards Naperville, IL. Check in to your hotel (TBD) and rest briefly.

Evening: Visit Ted & Anna in Aurora, IL for a warm reunion and dinner.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Car Rental in St. Louis: ~2 days - Estimated cost: $120
• Lincoln Memorial Visit & Family Gravesite Detailing: ~3 hours - Estimated cost: $0 (donation optional)
• Hotel Stay in Naperville: 1 night - Estimated cost: $150
• Visit with Ted & Anna in Aurora: ~2 hours - Estimated cost: $0 (meal cost variable)
• Fuel for Drive (St. Louis to Naperville via Lincoln Memorial and Aurora): ~300 miles - Estimated cost: $50

Total Estimated Cost: $320

Tips

To extend the trip, consider spending an additional day exploring historical sites around St. Louis before departure or exploring more of Naperville and Aurora neighborhoods and local attractions. For a shorter trip, focus on the key visit to the Lincoln Memorial and family gravesite, then drive directly to Aurora to visit Ted & Anna, skipping the Naperville hotel stay and returning the same day.